evegang, there are numerous estate agents in places like Tavira & Monte Gordo offering rentals. Simply do a search or, better still, get over there. No substitute for actually visiting the area and seeing properties in the 'flesh'. Was over on a regular trip last week; lovely villa for sale, been on the market 12 months; why ? - right next door to a beer distribution depot, which, of course, you wouldn't know from the advertising blurb.